4629 Fernhill Road, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4629 Fernhill Road have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 12 permits, 3 not closed, and 60 violations, 3 open.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Philadelphia County?
- $832,750 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 4629 Fernhill Road at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Residential building permit Mar 2026Completed
Make safe permit to comply with cf-2024-096905 to include partial demolition of front porch slab and chimney and install new slab front porch, repoint rear wall where needed and replacement of rear deck handrailing as per approved plans and in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801. licensed pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion. separate permits required for additional alterations not addressed in approved plans.
- Electrical permit Sep 2024Completed
Installing (4) 15/20 amp circuits for 2nd floor bathroom for heater,gfci receptacle & lighting> installing a 20amp circuit for stair lift on 1st floor. (all fishing & surface mount)
- Plumbing permit Aug 2024Issued
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2024-009222
- Residential building permit Aug 2024Issued
Ez permit standards alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab.no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2023Expired
Repair/replace 3/4" wdp
- Electrical permit May 2023Completed
100 amps service, 10 new receptacles,15 replacement receptacle, 10 switches replacement.( all wires are fished as per 2017 nec)
- Electrical permit Jun 2013Completed
Installing a new 100amp panel replacing 27 devices & plates replacing 3 fixtures installing 1 smoke detector (4) 30,20,15 amp dedicated lines 3 receptacles comp. and (1) 3way system per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Feb 2010Completed
Replace curb trap and main drain into home
- Plumbing permit Jan 2010Completed
Replace drain lines for second floor bathroom with new vanity and toilet
- Electrical permit Nov 2009Completed
Installing 4 outlets, 2 lights, 2 gfci's as per 2005 nec (north district)
- Plumbing permit Oct 2007Completed
Replace 5" housetrap, 4" fai, 5" lateral
- Plumbing permit Sep 2007Completed
5" c.i. lateral, 5" c.i. ct, fai, prv bx, reconnect house, md in hole.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Garage, Wayne Ave & Berkley St (1,450 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,200 ft
Proposed Skatepark 4411r Wayne Ave and 49 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,650 ft
Rexnord Corp Geared Prods Div and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
1,700 ft
Fitler Academics Plus (1,700 ft), Kelly John B Sch (2,100 ft), Wissahickon CS (2,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Conforming loan limit 2026
$832,750
Philadelphia County. Mortgages up to this amount qualify for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pricing. Above it, the loan is a jumbo with stricter terms.
FHFA Conforming Loan Limit Values, one-unit
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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
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